Disappearance of Charles Mozdir Was Baffling Case

The disappearance of the accused child molester who died in a shootout with authorities on Monday in Manhattan was among the most baffling fugitive cases some U.S. marshals had ever seen, law-enforcement officials said Tuesday.

Charles Mozdir went "completely dark" just six days after posting bail in June 2012, on charges that included sexually abusing the 7-year-old son of his childhood friend in California, authorities...